UK education offers unparalleled value to those wanting to build their careers or continue their personal development. It is an investment for life.
The British Council exhibitions in Colombo and Kandy will once again offer students and parents an opportunity to speak to representatives from 59 UK institutions in Colombo and 27 in Kandy. Over 3,000 Sri Lankans leave the island every year to pursue their higher education in the UK.
UK study offers fantastic value for money and the sort of experience you can't put a price on: you'll learn to think for yourself and to make your own decisions. You're not just paying for lectures and practicals: throughout your course you'll have access to fantastic libraries, state-of-the art laboratories, ultramodern computer facilities and extensive research resources that will blow you and your future employers away. The courses in the UK are shorter, and as a result seen by many Sri Lankans to mean that they can start earning earlier.
The Exhibition dates & times:
Colombo - Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 February from 1100 to 1800
Kandy - Tuesday 24 February from 1230 to 1730
Venues:
Hilton Colombo
Queens Kandy
Five things to do before you visit the Education UK Exhibition 2009.
1.Decide which course(s) you are interested in studying and to do this why not:
(a)Identify your own personal strengths & weaknesses.
(b)Explore opportunities and barriers in the environment.
(c)Speak to your teacher and/or parents.
(d)Visit the Education Services at the British Council and refer to publications such as the Careers 2008/ 2009
(e)Attend a FREE presentation on studying in the UK - call the Education Services on
011 4521 582
2.Short list the institutions you are interested in:
(a)Not all the institutions exhibiting will offer the course you are looking for, so there is no point visiting each and every stall. Your time will be better spent focusing on those you know have courses you are interested in.
(b)Visit websites beforehand to help you shortlist - links to universities and colleges can be found at www.educationuk.org/srilanka
3.Think about how you will fund your studies.
Studying in the UK is a major investment of both your time and money. There are various ways you can meet the costs - family savings, company sponsorship, bank loan or scholarship. It is important that you have considered each of these options before your visit to the exhibition as UK representatives will ask how you intend to pay for the course.
4.Find out if you meet the entry requirements.
Most university courses in UK will require students to have high marks in their Sri Lankan school qualifications and an excellent level of English. It is important to be realistic about which course(s) you will be accepted for. If your grades are slightly lower than the entry requirements being asked for, there may be other options open to you such as foundation/access courses or vocational courses at further education colleges.
5.Make copies of relevant certificates.
As the exhibitions are usually very busy, representatives do not have time to wade through piles of paper. It will impress them if you have put some effort into arranging your paperwork. Bring copies of your school examination results and other relevant qualifications e.g. degrees or diplomas in a neatly ordered folder. There is no need for you to bring details of your curriculum, project work or other extraneous information.
For more information can you please call 011 4521 582
For more information visit
www.educationuk.org/srilanka
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